NEWS & VIEWS - December 2014

Creativity. Culture. Community...

Since 1976, the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County has nurtured the spirit of our community by supporting culture locally.

Every year, we provide grants that empower artists, scholars, and cultural institutions, enabling them to meet the special needs of our community. From putting teaching artists back into classrooms to helping a local dance company purchase new costumes â€” we are proud to be the #1 supporter of the arts and humanities in Montgomery County. We know that your children, neighbors, and community rely on the programs and services the nonprofit arts and humanities sector provides.

So much is at stake- thatâ€™s why we need your help, today.

If the arts and humanities have made a difference for you or a loved one, please consider donating $10 to our 2015 Annual Fund Campaign. Your fully tax deductible donation will help us deliver the professional development, grants, and arts education programs that help make communities across Montgomery County wonderful places to live and work.

Every gift, no matter how big or small, makes a difference!

Warmly,

Suzan Jenkins, CEO
Arts & Humanities Council

IDEAS

Diversity Data via GuideStar

Cashing In on Social Media via The Independent

The Greater DC Diversity Pilot Initiative via AFTA Blog

Beauty and the "We" via AFTA Blog

VIEWS

Beyond Data for Data's Sake? via CreateEquity

The Insular Art World via WashPost

Why Isn't Academic Research Free? via The Atlantic

Healing Power of Art via The NEA Blog

REPORTS + PUBLICATIONS

C reative Industries
by Americans for the Arts

New AHCMC Grants to Support Creative Placemaking in the Wheaton Arts & Entertainment District

Photo Courtesy of World of Montgomery

The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County is planning an exciting new initiative to transform local communities in Wheaton through the arts and humanities. In FY15, The Montgomery County Council and County Executive approved an appropriation of $90,000 to be used to stimulate the Wheaton Arts and Entertainment District. These new grant funds will target artists, scholars, and arts and humanities organizations in Wheaton, MD to support its burgeoning growth as an acclaimed cultural destination. The Arts & Humanities Council is currently exploring a variety of creative placemaking projects that may include live performances and music series, temporary art installations, projects that convert underutilized public and private spaces into sites for arts experiences, and more.

Please join us at one of three scheduled charrettes to join a conversation about how the arts and humanities can be best supported and grown in Wheaton, MD.

Wed., December 3 (6pm-9pm) at Hollywood East
Wed., December 10 (12pm-3pm) at Limerick Pub
Sat., December 13 (10am-1pm) at Midcounty Regional Ctr.

(Learn More)

Community Meeting on Dec. 4 for New Public Art for Silver Spring
Starr to Place Spending Restrictions on Montgomery School System
Fillmore Silver Spring Gives Back to the Less Fortunate
MoCo Council Requests $2M for Public Campaign Finance System
County Executive Ike Leggett Announces New Appointments

Maryland Professor of the Year Announced
Leggett Asks County Council to be Cautious on Spending
Bethesda Ranked Most Educated, Potomac Second
An Art Loan from Bill Cosby Draws the Smithsonian Into a National Debate
Will Republican Leadership in Congress Harm NEA Budget?
Smithsonian Releases $2 Billion Plan to Remake South Side of the Mall

Introducing CDP Data Profile Filters
Arts and cultural organization participants will enjoy a much easier and faster data entry experience, thanks to this feature. Click the image above to learn more!

Every Artist Insured!

Presented by: James Brown, The Actors Fund &
National Director of Health Services

Wednesday, December 10, 2014 10:30am-12pm
DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities
Multipurpose Room 200 I Street, SE, Washington, DC